Clinical Manifestations of Animal-Related Dermatological Diseases

Jun 27, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

The baby keeps saying their body itches. After examination, the doctor said it's a parasitic skin disease. What are the symptoms of parasitic skin diseases?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The clinical manifestations of animal-related dermatoses are diverse, typically associated with bites from various types of insects or contact with their secretions. Common clinical manifestations include: 1. Skin lesion characteristics: Skin lesions may present as papules, papulovesicles, or small blisters, and are more likely to occur in areas with thin and tender skin, such as between the fingers, armpits, and under the breasts. 2. Subjective symptoms: Patients often experience intense itching, which may worsen at night or when exposed to heat, significantly affecting sleep quality. 3. Specific symptoms: For example, in scabies, short burrows can be observed within the lesions, and mites or eggs may be identified. Insect bite dermatitis commonly occurs on exposed areas of skin and is accompanied by burning pain. Pediculosis may lead to symptoms such as scalp itching, bleeding, and exudation. Animal-related dermatoses exhibit diverse clinical features, and diagnosis and treatment should be based on specific symptoms and history of exposure.